1988 Mazda 626 DX Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 hatchback by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 2.0i LX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 GD front side, Jan 2014 by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Mazda 626 DX sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Mazda 626 DX Sedan is a 110-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,258 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower at 4,700 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The 626 measures 179.3 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,610 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,258 ($30,929 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC 12-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.3 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,610 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Mazda 626 DX Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 29, 1993 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.
Consequence: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 93V174000
Apr 14, 1988 · SEAT BELTS
THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK.
Consequence: THIS WOULD PREVENT FULL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BELTANCHORAGE FROM THE LOCK POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED.
Remedy: REPLACE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT.
NHTSA campaign 88V063000
Feb 22, 1988 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.
Consequence: FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.
NHTSA campaign 88V022000
Dec 29, 1987 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.
Consequence: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON CONTAMINATION.
Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO SEPARATION IS FOUND GREASE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE COMPONENT INTERFACE TO LOWER FRICTION AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE MOTION. IF SEPARATION IS FOUND THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 87V196000
Dec 7, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.
Consequence: THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: REPAIR FUEL FIXING BAND BY INSTALLING A RUBBER SHEET.
NHTSA campaign 87V186000
Sep 17, 1987 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REMOVE PRESENT MAT AND REPLACE WITH NEW IMPROVED MAT.
NHTSA campaign 87V149000
46 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda 626
Owner Complaints
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda 626 (1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 25 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.